Fourth Time Is a Charm–Finally Our Baby. The One We Should Have
Three failures and then hooray-- On Saturday, June 11, at 6:45 pm, we were having dinner out with friends. My phone rang. Pulling it out, I saw "Darla H2H". "Probably…
Heart to Heart Adoption
Surprise Call Informed Alison She Was a Mom
Two Heart to Heart employees were on the line when Alison picked up her phone. There is a little boy in the NICU needing a family, was the explanation Darla…
Waiting and Worrying Isn’t Restful–Recent Situation
Dan and Melissa stood in the waiting room, too nervous to sit down. They were waiting to meet a baby boy. The minutes slowly clicked by. Was there a problem?…
Adopting Toddlers–Attachment Grew
Guest Blogger--Adoptive Father Adoption has always been something we knew we would pursue as we considered growing our family. Having been adopted by my father as a teen, I knew…
What Happens When the Birth Father Opposes Adoption?
“Adoption is the best for my baby, but the father said he won’t sign adoption papers.” This situation is not an anomaly. There are many reasons for birth fathers to…
After a Failed Adoption, They Took a Baby Home Forever
"We get to bring him home forever?" The three-year-old kept asking. She was delighted with the prospect of bringing a baby brother home "forever." Eight months earlier, the young girl…
A Newborn With No Picture of Birth Mom
The phone call came at 4:45 early Monday morning. A birth mother was in labor and wanted Heather to take the newborn home. Heather made two phone calls. One call…